Author Archives: Quest University Ambassador

This summer I opted out of getting a normal 9 to 5 job and instead found myself working in the glaciers of Hyder, Alaska and Stewart BC. By chance, I was offered a job as a medic, and without any … Continued

There are hidden talents in Quest students, ones that you might not know about until you see them exposed. We are artists, mathematicians, scientists and humanitarians, among other things, but mostly we are passionate creators. Cabaret is an opportunity to … Continued

They say dance is cheap therapy, and it’s true. Dancing can be fun, social, expressive and liberating. As part of Mondial we organized an International dance party. We collected music from around the world and gave it to one of our … Continued

Guess what? In the middle of writing this post I got really sick, so now I believe I am freshly equipped with the knowledge to tell you about being ill in college. Getting sick is not the first thing that … Continued

This month I had my first block after having completed all of my required courses. I rewarded myself by spending my time meeting with the President, Student Affairs staff, and students about how to increase discussions regarding the community. I also worked on … Continued

As a student who is focused on a pre-health field, I am often asked what it is like to do “science” at a Liberal Arts university. While it definitely is a challenge to tackle courses like organic chemistry, physics and … Continued

Now that I have finished my last required course for Quest (besides the final one, which is called Keystone and involves line-editing the final document of our final project similar to an Honors thesis, preparing our final presentation, and reflecting on … Continued

Hi all! Here at Quest, all students have to go through 3 “rights of passage” of 3 core blocks. The first is Cornerstone (your map to learning at Quest), the 2nd is Question (what I just completed and will be elaborating … Continued

Last year, my roommate Devon came up with the idea of an Anything but English Night, a night where International students have the opportunity to perform in their native language and share their culture with the rest of the community. I … Continued

Untethered, a short 30 minute documentary was filmed this past summer here in Squamish. It gives insight into the Slacklining life and shows the beautiful scenery that Squamish provides for outdoor fanatics. The Filmmaker Levi Allen did a great job capturing … Continued